CBP is committed to being a leader in law enforcement accountability and transparency by providing multiple ways to report incidents as well as timely, accurate and appropriate information regarding CBP-related deaths, use of force incidents and other critical incidents resulting in serious injuries. The Accountability and Transparency page provides the public with statements, policies, reports and other important information concerning critical incidents and related Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) reviews and investigations.
Statements released from previous administrations are available in the Archive.
Statements
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Summary of Incident: Woman from China dies at U.S. Border Patrol facility in Yuma | National Media Release
This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in…
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CBP Releases February 2025 Monthly Update | National Media Release
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released operational statistics today for February 2025. CBP monthly reporting can be viewed on CBP’s…
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Statement of Incident: Man illegally in the U.S. dies from hyperthermia south of Deming, New Mexico | National Media Release
This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in…
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Summary of Incident: Man succumbs to heat-related emergency after crossing the border illegally | National Media Release
This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in…
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Summary of Incident: Man from the Dominican Republic dies from extreme dehydration after illegally crossing the border | National Media Release
This notification is being issued to the public pursuant to the CBP policy regarding Notification and Review Procedures for Certain Deaths and Deaths in…
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